GREAT DANE COFFEE

VANCOUVER, BC

the Great Dane Coffee sign on the building exterior, est. 2012

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cortado and an oatmeal cookie at the shop

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polaroid of Ellie, a golden retriever puppy, from the dog wall

dog wall

catering setup on campus — coffee urns with croissants, muffins and cookies laid out

catering

golden retriever sitting on the patio wearing a Great Dane Coffee trucker hat

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the Great Dane Coffee crew behind the espresso bar at close

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a barista driving the Great Dane Coffee cybertruck in bunny ears on an Easter run

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Special events, free coffee and food, and generally dog-related things. We’ll start by sending you the story of Lady — the Great Dane behind the coffee shop.

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Menu & prices

Great Dane Coffee · UBC Campus, Vancouver

  • Brew Coffee · 8/12/16oz$3.25 / $3.50 / $3.75
  • Espresso · one sizeDouble$4.25
  • Macchiato · one size$4.75
  • Cortado · one size$4.00
  • Americano · one size$4.50
  • Cappuccino · one size$4.75
  • Flat White · one size$4.75
  • Latte · 12/16oz$5.50 / $6.00
  • Mocha · 12/16oz$6.50 / $7.00
  • Iced Coffee · one size$3.50 / $4.00
  • Vanilla Latte · 12/16oz$5.75 / $6.25
  • Honey Oat Latte · 12/16oz$5.75 / $6.25
  • Lavender Latte · 12/16oz$6.00 / $6.50
  • Hazelnut Mocha · 12/16oz$6.00 / $6.50
  • Chai Latte · 12/16oz$5.50 / $6.00
  • London Fog · 12/16oz$5.50 / $6.00
  • Matcha Latte · 12/16oz$6.00 / $6.75
  • Lavender Matcha · 12/16oz$6.75 / $7.25
  • Hot Chocolate · 12/16ozKid’s 8oz — $3.25$5.00 / $5.50
  • Apple Cider · 12/16ozHot$5.50 / $6.00
  • Tea · one sizeEnglish Breakfast · Earl Grey · Cream of Earl Grey · Rose Black · Jasmine Green · Peppermint · Chamomile · Oolong$3.75
  • Iced Raspberry Matcha · one size$6.75 / $7.25
  • Raspberry Lemonade · one size$4.50 / $5.25
  • Bottled Drinks · one size$1.50 – $5.00
  • Extra Shot · add-on$1.25
  • Oat / Soy / Almond · add-on$1.00
  • Vanilla · Chocolate · Honey · add-onHouse-made$1.00

Prices in CAD. See the full menu or our UBC coffee price comparison.

coffee is
better together.

thanks for being here.

branded coffee mug in warm light

questions
people ask.

Great Dane Coffee on Walter Gage Rd is among the best independent coffee options on UBC campus. We serve espresso drinks and drip coffee made with locally-roasted Brightside Beans, alongside house-baked focaccia sandwiches and pastries. Most students walk over from the AMS Nest, Buchanan Building, or the Irving K. Barber Library.

Great Dane Coffee is located at 6011 Walter Gage Rd, a short walk from the AMS Nest, UBC Bookstore, and Wesbrook Mall. We open early for students and faculty heading to morning lectures.

Yes — dogs are welcome on the patio and we keep water bowls out year-round. We also feature regular customers on our Dog Wall.

We serve fresh pastries, breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, and rotating baked goods. We also do catering for offices, departments, and student events on campus.

Yes, free WiFi is available for customers. The space has plenty of seating and is a popular study spot for UBC students between lectures.

We’re open 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The early weekday open is for students and faculty heading to morning lectures.

Yes. We’re open Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, two hours later than our weekday open and an hour earlier than our weekday close.

A 12oz latte is $5.50 and a 16oz is $6.00. Brewed coffee starts at $3.25 for an 8oz. Espresso drinks can be made iced at no extra charge — the board prices cover hot or iced.

We currently serve Brightside Beans, a local roaster. Our espresso drinks, drip coffee, and Americanos are all pulled from their beans.

Yes. Oat, almond, and soy milk are all available as a $1.00 substitution on any drink. We also make our own vanilla, chocolate and honey flavour syrups in-house.

Yes. The Veggie focaccia sandwich (grilled zucchini, bocconcini, arugula, hummus, tomato, balsamic pickled cabbage, cucumber) is $11.75, and there’s also a grilled cheese at $11.00, a cheese breakfast sandwich at $8.75, salads from the display fridge, and a rotating soup of the day.

Yes — we cater for offices, departments, and student events on campus, including coffee service and pastry platters. Email catering@greatdanecoffee.com to arrange it.

Yes, there’s a covered patio with an outdoor fireplace. It’s where dogs are welcome, and it stays usable through most of the Vancouver year.

The shop is named after Lady, the founders’ Great Dane. Toni and Andrew McKee opened Great Dane Coffee in 2012, and Lady lived out her days around the shop. She’s the dog in our logo.

About Great Dane Coffee

Great Dane Coffee is an independent coffee shop on UBC campus in Vancouver, BC, serving locally-roasted espresso drinks, fresh pastries, and lunch in a dog-friendly community space.

Located at 6011 Walter Gage Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 0B4 on UBC Campus, Vancouver.